DAY 430: Gratitude & COVID-19 Check-In

Dear Friends

I pray that you and your family are doing well and that no harm will come to you all, and especially in the context of this COVID-19 Pandemic.

March 9th 2020, marked one year since the 18,455 of us united in support of the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) our national university, and signed this petition to our Government “Increase the Subvention to the  University of Technology, Jamaica, Commensurate with Need”

I write to say again,  “Thank You” and for your continued support of UTech, Jamaica.

Now that COVID-19 was officially reported in Jamaica on March 10th, 2020, our University, like our nation faces new challenges and priorities.

Currently our Academic and Administrative Leaders are working to ensure that our students complete AY 2019/2020, well. In addition, they are making preparations for the new ways we must experience instructional delivery and the work-space in the upcoming AY 2020/21.

Do continue to stand with us and wish us well in this new climate of ongoing threat to well-being and uncertainty.

COPING WITH COVID-19
The pandemic is frightening and disruptive and seemingly never ending. I am mindful that this globally traumatic experience may become overwhelming for you, from time to time, as it unfolds. Below I share with you select articles which cover topics that I believe are essential  to develop the mindset and skills for effective coping with this COVID-19 Pandemic. I have authored some, while others I have selected based on web research.

Your COVID-19 Response I and II

COVID-19 Provides a Good Reason to Take Another Look at Your Personal & Business Strategic Plan 

How to Cope During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How to Job Search in the COVID-19 Era

I do hope that this content will assist you with clarity on how to manage yourself and your future well, despite the challenges of our day. In addition, I hope that you will continue to read widely and discuss strategies to cope with emergencies, and thereby grow steadily in your confidence and peace concerning you daily responsibilities and future.

You continue to be strong, courageous, safe and well.

Thank you for standing up for UTech, Jamaica.

God bless you and your family!

~Cheryll Messam
cheryllrm@yahoo.com